🌱 Sleet, Snowstorms Cover Frisco + McKinney Closures

Hey, neighbors! Nicole Fallon-Peek here with the latest copy of the McKinney-Frisco Daily.

First, today's weather:

Breezy in the morning. High: 34 Low: 12.

Here are the top three stories today in McKinney-Frisco:

1. As sleet pellets fall hard in Frisco, the North Texas Tollway Authority is conducting around-the-clock shifts to treat the roads. NTTA has sensor technology, including over 1,000 cameras, tracking road conditions. Teams will continue to treat the roadways with salt until the winter weather event concludes. (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
2. Frisco crews respond to overnight fire, an uptick of winter weather traffic, and downed tree limbs due to major ice accumulation. All residents at the fire in District 6 were safely evacuated. As the city continues to cover with sheets of ice and snow, Frisco police encourage residents to stay home, or drive slowly and with extreme caution. (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
3. The City of McKinney announced several closures, modifications and warming centers ahead of the winter weather this weekend. Closures include the Downtown Area Shuttle and the McKinney Performing Arts Center; the Friday Night Country Dance originally scheduled for Feb. 4 at the senior recreation center has been rescheduled to Feb. 11. For more changes, resources and warming center locations, click the link. (Community Impact)

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Today in McKinney-Frisco:

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From my notebook:

• The Collin County Sheriff's Office celebrates Deputy Sheriff Jeff Graham after 19 years with CCSO. He has spent a total of 44 years and 6 months in Law Enforcement and will continue his journey as the Chief of Police in Josephine, TX. (Facebook)
• The North Texas Food Bank is closing this weekend due to the anticipated inclement weather. All volunteer shifts will be canceled today and mobile pantry distributions are canceled for the weekend. (Instagram)
• City Hall of Frisco, TX is keeping residents and non-residents posted on the Endless Summer Daddy Daughter Dance, which is still scheduled for tomorrow. The event takes place at Frisco Conference Center tomorrow, Saturday, Feb. 5. Tickets to most dance times are still available - click here to save your spot. (Facebook)
• Visit McKinney TX has your weekend on hold with an updated list of available events. McKinney is forecasted to begin thawing on Saturday. Beat your cabin fever and check out local performances, classes, and more. (Facebook)

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— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.